Velier Hampden Giuseppe Begnoni HLCF
Energetic, fruity with an ester-rich aroma.
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Giuseppe Begnoni HLCF is a 3-year-old limited edition rum from Hampden distillery, bottled by Velier at an ABV of 63.8%. This Jamaican rum, marked HLCF, bursts with youthful energy, offering ester-rich, tropical fruit aromas complemented by vanilla and almond hints. The palate reveals a fruity, peppery profile with nuances of banana, young wood, and roasted flavors. Users noted its vibrant nose but found its taste slightly raw and acidic, with some bitterness developing over time. Despite mixed reviews, it's appreciated for its lively character, though some wished for longer maturation to balance its youthful vigor.
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About the Hampden distillery
The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 15,886 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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I'm a bit ambivalent here... the nose is great with sweet tropical fruits, vanilla and almonds. On the palate, initially a heavy sweetness with fruit... the longer it lingers on the palate, the more bitter it becomes, from bitter orange to black tea steeped too long. The alcohol bites again later on. The finish is also dominated by bitterness. I'm not really convinced, but it's still young 😎
Nice fruit basket with esters and light bitter notes. Still seems relatively young, but I like it very much!
Solid young Hampden, light almond tones. Matured shallowly. Alcohol still somewhat rough and unbalanced. Will certainly benefit from longer storage. Too expensive in terms of price.
For its young age, it already has a lot of oomph. Beautiful esters on both the nose and palate. I involuntarily gave it a little more time in the glass than I wanted. I couldn't feel any bitterness now. In my opinion a little too young and impetuous, more time in the barrel would have done it good. Personally, I find the price a little exaggerated.